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Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry randolph-john
ll through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against
United States (United States) (search for this): entry randolph-john
Randolph, John 1773-1833 Statesman; born in Chesterfield county, Va., June 2, 1773; was a descendant of Pocahontas, and a greatgrandson of William Randolph, the colonist. Delicate in health at his birth, he was so all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nulli
Chesterfield (Virginia, United States) (search for this): entry randolph-john
Randolph, John 1773-1833 Statesman; born in Chesterfield county, Va., June 2, 1773; was a descendant of Pocahontas, and a greatgrandson of William Randolph, the colonist. Delicate in health at his birth, he was so all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullif
Europe (search for this): entry randolph-john
all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry randolph-john
all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against
Russia (Russia) (search for this): entry randolph-john
all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against
Henry Clay (search for this): entry randolph-john
all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against
Jamestown Pocahontas (search for this): entry randolph-john
Randolph, John 1773-1833 Statesman; born in Chesterfield county, Va., June 2, 1773; was a descendant of Pocahontas, and a greatgrandson of William Randolph, the colonist. Delicate in health at his birth, he was so all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullif
John Randolph (search for this): entry randolph-john
Randolph, John 1773-1833 Statesman; born in Chesterfield county, Va., June 2, 1773; was a descendant of Pocahontas, and a greatgrandson of William Randolph, the colonist. Delicate in health at his birth, he was so all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegatnry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics ane soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullifiers. When about to depart for Europe again, he died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 1833. In politics and social life Mr. Randolph was like an Ishmaelite— his hand against every man's, and every man's hand against hi
William Randolph (search for this): entry randolph-john
Randolph, John 1773-1833 Statesman; born in Chesterfield county, Va., June 2, 1773; was a descendant of Pocahontas, and a greatgrandson of William Randolph, the colonist. Delicate in health at his birth, he was so all through life. He studied both at Princeton and Columbia colleges. In 1799 he entered Congress as a delegate from the Charlotte district, which he represented until 1829, excepting three years while holding a seat in the United States Senate—1825 to 1827. He was an adherent of the State supremacy doctrine, and in Congress often stood alone, for he opposed measures of the Democratic party, to which he belonged. He was sarcastic in debate; often eloquent; frequently indulged in the grossest insults of his opponents; and fought a duel with Henry Clay in 1826. He supported Jackson for the Presidency, and in 1831 was sent to Russia as American minister. He soon returned home in feeble health, and John Randolph expressed his sympathy with the South Carolina nullif
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